NEPSE Dips Sharply as Political Uncertainty Hits Investor Sentiment

Nepal’s stock market opened the week on a weak note, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index tumbling by 58.55 points (2.19%) on Tuesday, the first trading day after the Dashain holidays.

The benchmark index closed at 2,604.96 points, as overall market sentiment remained subdued amid ongoing political uncertainty. The day’s total turnover stood at Rs 4.62 billion, reflecting cautious investor activity.

Out of all the listed companies, 235 saw a decline, while 16 gained and one remained unchanged. All sub-indices closed in the red, signaling a broad-based downturn across sectors.

Bhugol Energy suffered the steepest fall among the listed stocks, whereas Century Debenture emerged as the day’s top performer, providing modest gains to investors seeking safer assets.

Market analysts suggest that the lack of political stability and policy clarity continues to undermine investor confidence, with many shifting focus toward fixed-income instruments and debentures.